Is it time to consider replacing historic glazed green tile roof?
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To re-glaze or not to re-glaze, that is my question
Comments (18)This decison was the biggest issue before we started to remodel and really held us back from starting sooner (we are now in the middle of it). We wanted to gut the bathroom ourselves but heard how hard it was to get the cast iron tub out. Ours was pink. We had bathfitters come, and the quote was over $3,000 for a custom tub and wall surround. Then we got a quote for reglazing -- $300. He said he would only do it in our downstairs bathroom where we have a window, but will not do upstairs becuase he won't use the chemicals where there is no window -- too dangerous to his health. So we were kind of bummed because getting the tub out from upstairs will be a bear. We were pretty set on reglazing because the downstairs is a guest bathroom and the bath/shower isn't used that much -- unless we move downstairs when we are old :) Then our plumber came to give us an estimate for the rough plumbing -- he suggested not reglazing because it doesn't last, and said here's a hint, take a sledgehammer to the tub -- which we did and it came out in 6 pieces in 1 hour -- and the town took it from the curb. He also begged us not to get our faucets from the big stores so he wouldn't have to rip our walls out in a few years. So now we have a new Kohler white cast iron tub downstairs and are not afraid to face the upstairs bath remodel. We will most likely get Americast upstairs because it is lighter. Just wanted to let you know what we found out about reglazing and an easier way to get the old tub out....See MoreAntique White Trim for Historic House
Comments (9)Check out Duron's Colors of Historic Charleston and Carolina Low Country Collection. Duron is owned by Sherwin Williams, so all the colors are available even though they don't carry the color cards in house. SW will match BM colors too. BM has some historic color collections. Buyaurapaint.com has a comprehensive listing of their colors. If you click on the color it will show you the LRV Light Reflective Value rating and sometimes tell you whether the color has a warm or a cool undertone. I have found this immensely helpful. Lastly, check out Lowes if you have one in your area. Their Valspar line has National Trust Historic Paint color palettes. I'll post the link below. If you find something you like, you can get SW to match it for you. A tip about Sherwin Williams. Go when it's not busy, typically a weekday after 10 am. The pros are all in there first thing in the morning. It might not be the right time to get someone to work on matching a sample. I've gone in in the mid morning or early afternoon and find that I have the sales person's undivided attention and get the match I'm looking for. BTW, two SW off whites I like are Westhighland White SW7566 (lighter) and Restful White 7563. Dover White 6385 is also pretty, but a bit yellow-er. Other sites: oldhousecolors.com http://www.oldhouseweb.com/suppliers/paints-and-sundries/historic-paint-colors/ Sorry to lob so much info your way. I hope it helps! Kathe Here is a link that might be useful: National Trust Historic Paint Colors...See MoreReplacing old single glass panes with new double glazed panes.
Comments (32)There have always been good and bad design, builders and materials. I see it being built everyday with the garage as the front door. The main house of my project is fairly well built - to the standards of the day (balloon framing - bricks on their side for the footing etc) - the garage and studio above was not. there are many great homes and buildings that have deferred maintenance often ironically because they were a cut above - lots of trim and detail. Went to Pittsburgh and Philly a couple weeks ago - many unremarkable homes (unpretentious) in wonderfully vibrant communities. Our friend's home - pictured - was a row house - they shared a lawnmower, ladder etc. If it was the sabbath they turned on the stove for the neighbors - if they locked themselves out of the house they would borrow their key from the neighbors. No McMansions, just people that care. These people are wealthy beyond measure. Single pane glass....See MoreMust replace floors and appliances same time?
Comments (11)When you replace the floor, you need to either: Install the flooring material under the cabinets as well as under the appliances (preferred, IMHO) --or-- Install a plywood subfloor at the same height as your finished floor under the cabinets and the flooring material under the appliances. Either way, you will need to install some sort of floor throughout the kitchen. As GreenDesigns says, as long as you have standard appliances now and plan to replace them with standard appliances, you should be able to use your current appliances now. One thing to keep in mind regarding refrigerators: Refrigerators seem to be standardizing on a 36-inch width and close to 72-inch height, so I recommend your refrigerator alcove be at least 37"W x 72"H (37" allows for the width of the refrigerator plus required air clearance). Be sure the DW and Refrigerator alcoves are at the finished floor height - this is VERY important! You need to be able to move them in/out without damaging your cabinets or counters! If the floor height under the Refrigerator or DW is lower than the finished floor height, they may end up "trapped" in the alcove and will need to be lifted up to be removed - and that might result in damage to cabinets or counters above the appliances....See MoreTootsie
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